AVPVP, Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs & Communication (CAC)

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Corporate Affairs & Communication

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:17005

Recruiter:Yvonne Loh

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 locations around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Corporate Affairs and Communications

The Corporate Affairs and Communications (CAC) department is responsible for managing corporate affairs branding and reputation and all internal and external communications. It includes GICs interface with key stakeholders including the general public media and employees.

What will you do as an AVP/VP Corporate Communications

We are seeking an experienced editor and storyteller to join GICs Corporate Affairs & Communications team as AVP/VP Corporate Communications. You will drive GICs thought leadership agenda positioning the firm as a leading global voice on long-term investing sustainability technology and macroeconomic trends.

Partnering closely with the sustainability economics and investment teams you will translate complex ideas into clear engaging narratives that reflect GICs perspective and purpose. This role is ideal for someone with a strong editorial background intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in advancing the conversation on how capital can shape a more resilient and sustainable future.

Editorial
Lead content strategy for GICs thought leadership platform ThinkSpace including curating and producing high-quality thought leadership content (articles research papers speeches multimedia pieces etc.)
Stay abreast of macroeconomic policy and industry developments to refresh GICs narrative on key themes such as long-term investing sustainability technology and macroeconomic trends.
Strengthen measurement and analytics to assess the reach and influence of GICs thought leadership.

Media relations & content partnerships
Develop and execute integrated communications plans to amplify GIC thought leadership on owned and earned channels.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business financial and trade media as well as industry bodies think tanks and content partners to identify proactive storytelling opportunities.

Speaking engagements & event thought leadership
Oversee programming and content development for GICs flagship thought leadership event.
Support senior leaders in preparing for external speaking opportunities and maintain GICs speaking engagement guidelines and resources.

Investment communications
Manage communications around deal announcements and issues ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with GICs reputation objectives.
Provide counsel to investment teams on disclosure reputation risk and issue management working closely with senior stakeholders and the Legal Compliance and Business Continuity teams.

Strategic stakeholder partnerships
Serve as a trusted communications partner to the sustainability economics and investment teams providing strategic advice on external engagements.
Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing with peers investee companies partners and industry bodies to advance GICs thought leadership agenda.

What makes you a successful candidate

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in financial or business journalism macroeconomic or investment research editorial or leadership communications within a global financial institution or a multinational corporation.
• Strong domain expertise in financial markets macroeconomic and investment trends geopolitics sustainability and technology.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences including business leaders investors policymakers and the Singapore public
• Demonstrated experience managing editorial calendars and producing high-quality content across multiple formats (articles speeches reports multimedia).
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills including experience in developing content for international conferences and C-suite engagements.

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC
At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.